On the Fundamental Polymer Chemistry of Inverse Vulcanization for Statistical and Segmented Copolymers from Elemental Sulfur

In this concept review, the fundamental and polymerization chemistry of inverse vulcanization for the preparation of statistical and segmented sulfur copolymers, which have been actively developed and advanced in various applications over the past decade is discussed. This concept review delves into a discussion of step-growth polymerization constructs to describe the inverse vulcanization process and discuss prepolymer approaches for the synthesis of segmented sulfur polyurethanes. Furthermore, this concept review discusses the advantages of inverse vulcanization in conjunction with dynamic covalent polymerization and post-polymerization modifications to prepare segmented block copolymers with enhanced thermomechanical and flame retardant properties of these materials.     

MORPHOLOGY OF BLACK CARBON AEROSOLS AND UBIQUITY OF 50-NANOMETER BLACK CARBON AEROSOLS IN THE ATMOSPHERE

Different-sized aerosols were collected by an Andersen air sampler to observe the detailed morphology of the black carbon （BC） aerosols which were separated chemically from the other accompanying aerosols, using a Scanning Electron Microscope equipped with an Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometer （SEM-EDX）. The results indicate that most BC aerosols are spherical particles of about 50 nm in diameter and with a homogeneous surface. Results also show that these particles aggregate with other aerosols or with themselves to form larger agglomerates in the micrometer range. The shape of these 50-nm BC spherical particles was found to be very similar to that of BC particles released from petroleum-powered vehicular internal combustion engines. These spherical BC particles were shown to be different from the previously reported fullerenes found using Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-Of-Flight Mass Spectrometry （MALDI-TOF-MS）.     

A coincidence transmission electron microscope with digital waveform measuring system for analytical microscopy

We have been developing a new analytical transmission electron microscope (TEM), called a coincidence TEM, which in principle enables elemental mapping images to be observed at a high signal‐to‐noise (S/N) ratio under very low dose radiation conditions. In this paper, we report the development of a coincidence TEM with a digital waveform measuring system for obtaining a coincidence elemental mapping image. In this system, analog signals detected by a Si(Li) detector and a multianode, position‐sensitive photomultiplier (PSPM) are continuously converted into 12‐bit digital waveform data at a rate of 100 MHz, and transferred to a PC. From the transferred digital waveform data, information on X‐ray photon energy, electron incident position, and detection times of both X rays and electrons are calculated by digital waveform measurement, which lead to the observation of a successful coincidence elemental mapping image. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis,Structure and Photoluminescence of Co-crystal of Bis[2-(benz(oxa/imida)zol-2-yl)phenolato-κ2N,O]zinc(Ⅱ) Being Site Occupancy Disorder with a Heteroatom Ratio of NH to O (0.408/0.592)

The zinc(Ⅱ) complex with Hpbx (Hpbx = 2-(benzoxazol-2-yl)phenol) and Hpbm (Hpbm=2-(benzimidazol-2-yl)phenol),namely[Zn(pbm)2]1.633[Zn(bpx)2]2.367·DMF·2H2O1,has been synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystallography,FTIR and elemental analysis.The coordination structures are statistically disordered and can be regarded as a co-crystal of [Zn(pbm)2]and [Zn(pbx)2] with the ratio of ca.0.408/0.592.Solvate water and DMF molecules are also present in the lattice.Crystal data for 1:monoclinic,space group P21/c,Mr= 2049.02,Z = 2,α = 9,7571(6),b = 25.6415(16),c = 19.8675(10)(A),β = 111.342(2)°,V = 4629.7(5) (A)3,Dc = 1.470 g/cm3,μ =1.100 mm-1,F(000) = 2104,R = 0.0575 and wR = 0.1282 for 5528 observed reflections (I＞ 2σ(I)).The photoluminescent spectra for this compound have also been studied.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [{Cd(hmbdc)(H2O)3}·2H2O]n

A novel coordination polymer [{Cd(hmbdc)(H2O)3}·2H2O]n (hmbdc=5-hydroxy- isophthalic acid) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c, with a=9.599(3), b=18.699(5), c=7.557(2) (A), β= 108.198(4)°, V=1288.6(6) (A)3, Z=4, Mr=382.60, Dc=1.972 g/cm3, F(000)=760, μ=1.740, the final R=0.0555 and wR=0.0995 for 1732 observed reflections with Ⅰ ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ). The structural analysis shows that the intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions result in a three-dimensional supramolecular framework.     

Recoil spectrometry: Ion accelerator based elemental characterisation of surface layers

Recoil Spectrometry covers a group of techniques that are very similar to the well known Rutherford backscattering Spectrometry technique, but with the important difference that one measures the recoiling target atom rather than the projectile ion. This makes it possible to determine both the identity of the recoil and its depth of origin from its energy and velocity, using a suitable detector system. The incident ion is typically high-energy (30–100MeV)³⁵C1,⁸¹Br or¹²⁷I. Low concentrations of light elements such as C, O and N can be profiled in a heavy matrix such as Fe or GaAs. Here we present an overview of mass and energy dispersive recoil Spectrometry and illustrate its successful use in some typical applications.     

PREPARATION OF POLY（METHYL METHACRYLATE）/LAYERED DOUBLE HYDROXIDES NANOCOMPOSITES via in situ SOLUTION POLYMERIZATION

An exfoliated layered double hydroxides/poly(methyl methacrylate)(LDHs/PMMA)nanocomposite was prepared by in situ solution polymerization of methyl methacrylate(MMA)in the presence of 4-vinylbenzenesulfonate intercalated LDHs(MgAl-VBS LDHs).MgAl-VBS LDHs was prepared by the ion exchange method,and the structure and composition of the MgA1-VBS LDHs were determined by X-ray diffraction(XRD),infrared spectroscopy and elemental analysis.XRD and transmission electron microscopy(TEM)were employed to examine the structure of LDHs/PMMA nanocomposite.It was indicated that the LDHs layers were well exfoliated and dispersed in the PMMA matrix.The grafting of PMMA onto LDHs was confirmed by the extraction result and the weight fraction of grafted PMMA increased as the weight fraction of LDHs in the nanocomposites increased.     

一种新型毛细管电泳—电感耦合等离子体光谱法接口装置

毛细管电泳是一种高效、简便的分离方法，已被用于生物、环境及临床等试样的分离及分析[1]．检测技术在毛细管电泳中占有重要的地位，目前，在柱紫外可见及荧光检测是两种广为接受的检测方法，但其检测灵敏度仅为10－5～10－6mol／L[2]．电感耦合等离子体光谱（ICP－AES／MS）是一种灵敏的元素选择性的分析方法，已被广泛地用于各种试样中元素分析．近年来，该方法作为色谱及毛细管电泳的检测器，被用于元素的形态分析[3]．在毛细管电泳（CE）与ICP光谱连用技术中，挑战性的工作是设计一种能把CE与ICP相连的接口．目前已有几种接口…     

A Zn(Ⅱ) 5-Aminoisophthalate Coordination Polymer

The title compound, [Zn(AIP)(4,4-bipy)0.5(H2O)]n·0.75nH2O 1, was synthesized via the hydrothermal reaction of Zn(OAc)2 with 5-aminoisophthalic acid (H2AIP) and characterized by elemental analysis and infrared spectra. The complex crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 12.672(1), b = 7.6557(4), c = 16.181(1) (A),β = 109.187(2)o, V = 1482.6(2) (A)3, Z = 1, C52H52N8O23Zn4, Mr = 1418.58, Dc = 1.589 g/cm3, F(000) = 724 and μ(MoKα) = 1.685mm-1. The final R = 0.0702 and wR = 0.1524 for 1847 observed reflections with Ⅰ ＞ 2σ(I), and R = 0.0873 and wR = 0.1664 for all data. X-ray diffraction studies reveal that the title compound has an interesting 2D microporous architecture with guest water molecules inside the channel.     

A Polymeric Iodiplumbate(Ⅱ) Templated by Conjugated Quaternary Ammonium: Synthesis, Band Structure and Optical Properties

A new lead(Ⅱ) iodide coordination polymer [(npq)(PbI3)]n 1 (npq = N-propyl- quinolinium) has been synthesized in the presence of npq as structure-directing reagent (SDA). Compound 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pbca, with a = 19.158(4), b = 7.9909(16), c = 22.929(5) (A), V = 3510.2(12) (A)3, Z = 8, Dc = 2.877 g/cm3, F(000) = 2672, C12H14I3NPb, Mr = 760.14, μ(MoKα) = 14.872 mm-1, the final R = 0.0431 and wR = 0.1021 for 3678 observed reflections with I＞2σ(I). Structure determination indicates that the [PbI3]-n infinite chains in each unit cell shape the sketch of 1, which could be described as the result of face-sharing distorted PbI6 octahedra running along the b axis. Electrostatic interaction between conjugated organic counter-cations and inorganic moieties presents and contributes to the crystal packing. 1 was further characterized with IR and elemental analysis. Based on the crystal structure data, quantum chemical calculation with DFT method was used to reveal the electronic structure and optical property of 1.